RuMo
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I am investigating the pros and cons of different recipe systems for use in the new HMI template at my work. Right now the recipe data is stored in PLC tags, but it seems like a better solution to handle recipes in the HMI.
Mainly I have been looking into RecipePlus and Recipe 2 Enhanced ActiveX Control. RecipePlus seems to be more embedded in the project file but with its own data type (.RPP), where Recipe 2 Enhanced is an ActiveX control and therefor seems like the less safe choice so to speak. On the other hand Recipe 2 Enhanced stores the recipe data in .csv files making them more accessible.
As we have been storing the recipe data in PLC tags, there have been situations where the data was lost. Therefor our clients have been requesting a backup feature. And so an important factor in determining which solution I will be going forward with, is if it possible to transfer a backup recipe file to/from an external memory storage such as a USB stick.
So to sum up: How can I transfer recipe data to/from external memory storage such as a USB stick?
And also any input on pros and cons regarding RecipePlus and Recipe 2 Enhanced ActiveX Control would be highly appreciated.
Mainly I have been looking into RecipePlus and Recipe 2 Enhanced ActiveX Control. RecipePlus seems to be more embedded in the project file but with its own data type (.RPP), where Recipe 2 Enhanced is an ActiveX control and therefor seems like the less safe choice so to speak. On the other hand Recipe 2 Enhanced stores the recipe data in .csv files making them more accessible.
As we have been storing the recipe data in PLC tags, there have been situations where the data was lost. Therefor our clients have been requesting a backup feature. And so an important factor in determining which solution I will be going forward with, is if it possible to transfer a backup recipe file to/from an external memory storage such as a USB stick.
So to sum up: How can I transfer recipe data to/from external memory storage such as a USB stick?
And also any input on pros and cons regarding RecipePlus and Recipe 2 Enhanced ActiveX Control would be highly appreciated.